Parent Voluntary Contributions

Parent Voluntary Contributions

Each year the School Board identify a key focus where the funds are to be expended. The focus for 2022 Parent Voluntary Contributions will be the enhancement of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths) block to enhance student learning areas and updating IT for students. Parent Voluntary Contributions support the delivery of the best possible educational outcomes for the students through providing additional funds to improve the quality and range of school materials and resources which enrich the learning opportunities for our students.

Contact the front office for current Voluntary Contribution details.

Parents should note that these contributions are not compulsory and that essential school materials and services will not be withheld from the children of parents who elect not to contribute. However, in the interests of fairness and in support of our efforts to secure the best outcomes for your children, we ask that parents make every effort to support the school through the payment of the voluntary contributions as recommended by the school board.

Why are the Voluntary Contributions important?

The contributions go towards offsetting costs in the following areas:

Information Technology: Computer resources, iPads, software licenses as well as the purchase of the latest technology and software.

Playground: the cost of installation and maintenance of play equipment, soft-fall and sporting equipment

Library: the purchase of resources and consumables in the library. Items such as fiction and non-fiction books, reference books etc. which need to be updates and replaced as they wear out or become superseded.

Photocopying, Printers and Laminating: the costs associated with producing learning resources.

Classroom consumables: such as materials for special programs and events. E.g. science, cooking and craft materials.

Quality resources: e.g. Flipcharts, models, games, science equipment, take home reading books

Medical: The cost of ambulance cover for each student and first aid supplies.

These items are not funded by the Commonwealth or NT Governments.

For this reason parents are asked to make a small contribution referred to as a Parent Voluntary Contribution.

Contact the front office for current Voluntary Contribution details.

The Board encourages parents to make contributions of any value and are welcome anytime of the year.

Voluntary Preschool Contributions

Parents/guardians are able to pay the Voluntary Preschool Contributions in installments if they wish. Please contact the front office for current Voluntary Preschool Contribution details.

It is possible to pay the Parent Voluntary Contribution in cash or card at the front office or online as follows:

Direct Deposit Payment:

BSB: 085 933

ACC: 518 560 221

Account Name: Leanyer School

Reference: Child’s Name PVC

Other Costs

Other costs may eventuate during the school year such as educational excursions, performances etc. Parents will receive notification when these costs arise.